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Q. & A.: Rory Medcalf on the meaning of China’s Air Defense Zone
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Q. & A.: Rory Medcalf on the meaning of China’s Air Defense Zone
In this interview with Austin Ramzy for the New York Times' Sinosphere blog, Rory Medcalf discusses the regional security implications of China's Air Defence…
Time for Canberra and New Delhi to establish a new partnership
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Time for Canberra and New Delhi to establish a new partnership
In this op-ed for The Times of India , Rory Medcalf discusses the need for Australian ministers to establish new lines of communication and partnership working with India.Rory…
Bilateral talks offer chance to set record straight
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Bilateral talks offer chance to set record straight
Australia must endeavour to seek clarity from the US about the superpower's intentions and expectations for the Indo-Pacific Asia region.Rory Medcalf
Typhoon Haiyan: Disaster response highlights diplomacy of aid, boosts countries' influence
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Typhoon Haiyan: Disaster response highlights diplomacy of aid, boosts countries' influence
In this piece for ABC News, Rory Medcalf looks at the strategic consequences already evident in responses to Typhoon Haiyan in Asia.Rory Medcalf
For Australia in Afghanistan, victory was never an option
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For Australia in Afghanistan, victory was never an option
Dr Rodger Shanahan, Nonresident Fellow at the Lowy Institute for International Policy, reflects on Australia's role in the war in Afghanistan and the impact on the country…
As long as we use ships to move cargo, the navy will need to control the sea
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As long as we use ships to move cargo, the navy will need to control the sea
In this article in The Age, Lowy Institute Nonresident Fellow James Goldrick makes the case for a strong Australian surface navy, in response to Hugh White.James Goldrick
What did we learn from the war in Afghanistan?
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What did we learn from the war in Afghanistan?
In this op-ed for The Age, Military Fellow, James Brown explains Australia's role in the war in Afghanistan and highlights three lessons learnt from the 12-year-long…
Nuclear weapons: the state of play
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Nuclear weapons: the state of play
Nuclear weapons: the state of playJohn Carlson, AM (contributor)CNND report, March 2013 Please click here for full text.John Carlson
Improving nuclear security governance in the Asia-Pacific
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Improving nuclear security governance in the Asia-Pacific
Improving nuclear security governance in the Asia-PacificJohn Carlson, AMAPLN/CNND Policy Brief, No. 5, June 2013 Please click here for full text.John Carlson